An introduction to social psychology

著者

• Shetgovekar, Suhas

書誌事項

An introduction to social psychology

Suhas Shetgovekar

（Sage texts）

Sage Texts, 2018

• : pb

注記

Includes bibliographical references and index

内容説明・目次

内容説明

This textbook will help students of psychology and related disciplines to understand the fundamentals of social psychology and its application in the Indian context An Introduction to Social Psychology offers a thorough understanding of all basic concepts and methods of social psychology in a lucid and interactive manner. It enables readers to grasp the idea of the self or the individual in the social context and understand the recent developments in the area of applied social psychology. The book is written for undergraduate and postgraduate students of social psychology, sociology, social works and other related disciplines. Every chapter begins with a well-defined set of learning objectives and includes review exercises and project-based activities. Readers would be introduced to the fundamentals and the emerging perspectives in the subject through numerous illustrations, exercises, activities, research data, case studies and links to further reading. Key Features * The language used emphasises clarity and avoids technical jargons to aid ease of understanding * Covers current perspective, trends and research in social psychology, with a special focus on the Indian context * Text supported by tables, figures and boxed-examples to aid in understanding and retention of concepts learned * Inclusion of chapter-wise review questions and multiple choice questions to test learner's progress and comprehension of the subject

目次

Foreword by Vimala Veeraraghavan Preface Acknowledgement SECTION I: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Introduction to Social Psychology What is Social Psychology? Social Psychology as Science Theories of Social Psychology Historical Developments in Social Psychology Social Psychology in India Current Trends and Challenges in Social Psychology Chapter 2. Research Methods in Social Psychology Research in Social Psychology Key Concepts in Research Components of Research Process Types of Research in Social Psychology Qualitative Research in Social Psychology Ethical Issues in Research Deception in Social Psychology Research Challenges and Problems while Conducting Research in Social Psychology Trends and Prospects in Social Psychology Research SECTION II: THE INDIVIDUAL Chapter 3. The Self The Concept of 'Self' Self-concept Self-esteem and Self-efficacy Introspection and Self-perception Other Concepts Related to Self Self in Cyberspace Gender Identity Chapter 4. Social Cognition The Concept of Social Cognition Automatic and Controlled Processing Aspects of Social Thought Schemas: The Mental Representation Cognitive Heuristics: The Mental Shortcuts Social Categorisation Cognition and Emotions Chapter 5. Social Perception Person Perception Impression and Impression Formation Attribution Nonverbal Communication Chapter 6. Interpersonal Attraction Affiliation What is Interpersonal Attraction? Theories of Attraction Determinants of Attraction Similarity and Proximity in Attraction Online Attraction Friendship and Close Relationships Homosexual Couples and Relationships Troubled Relationships and Breakups Chapter 7. Attitude What is Attitude? Measurement of Attitude Attitude Formation How Attitudes Guide Behaviour Attitude Change Stereotype, Prejudice and Discrimination Ways to Overcome Stereotype Prejudice and Discrimination SECTION III: THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE SOCIETY Chapter 8. Social Influence What is Social Influence? Conformity Normative Social Influence and Informational Social Influence Minority Influence Compliance Obedience Social Influence and Social Reality Social Norms Chapter 9. Prosocial Behaviour What is Prosocial Behaviour? Approaches and Perspectives to Prosocial Behaviour Situational Factors that Determine Prosocial Behaviour Who is more Likely to Receive Help? Bystander's Apathy Outcome of Receiving Help Social Support Chapter 10. Aggression What is Aggression? Theories of Aggression Determinants of Aggression The Concept of Anger Prevention and Control of Aggression Chapter 11. Group Dynamics Nature of Group Roles and Norms Group Cohesiveness Performance of Individuals in Groups Deindividuation Decision Making Process in Groups Leadership Conflict and Conflict Resolution Chapter 12. Culture Concept of Culture Culture and Individual Socialisation Psychological Perspective on Influence of Culture on Behaviour Cross-cultural Research SECTION IV: APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Chapter 13. Introduction to Applied Social Psychology The Concept of Applied Social Psychology Historical Developments in Applied Social Psychology Social Psychology Theories Role of Applied Social Psychologists Social Issues and Problems Social Change Intervention Evaluation Chapter 14. Application of Social Psychology Application of Social Psychology to Health Psychology Application of Social Psychology to Industrial and Organisational Psychology Application of Social Psychology to Sports Application of Social Psychology to Clinical and Counselling Psychology Application of Social Psychology to other Areas Appendix-Exercise: Multiple Choice Questions Bibliography Answers to Multiple Choice Questions Index

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詳細情報

• NII書誌ID(NCID): BB26434211
• ISBN:
  • 9789386446831
• LCCN: 2017019429
• 出版国コード: ii
• タイトル言語コード: eng
• 本文言語コード: eng
• 出版地: New Delhi
• ページ数/冊数: xv, 294, 7, 15, 2, 4 p.
• 大きさ: 25 cm
• 分類:
  • LCC : HM1033
  • DC23 : 302
• 件名:
  • LCSH : Social psychology -- Textbooks
• 親書誌ID:
  • BA84731374